A nice trip but I won’t book Princess again any time soon

Item: Discovery Princess
Rating: 3.9
Author: jacobsonb481

Discovery Princess Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

jacobsonb481

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 18

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Alaska Inside Passage (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 16, 2023

Ship: Discovery Princess

Cabin number: E201

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Main disappointment was the food quality, followed by inconsistent service. I’ll choose Holland America or Celebrity for my next cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The dining venues are nice as ship is new. And there is a good selection of food. But sadly, most food was pretty bland and not very tasty.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

It’s a nice ship and has a good size, well-run casino. The fitness center is nice and has a lot of quality equipment. The theater shows were mostly pretty good by cruise ship standards.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Comedian and magician were just so-so. But the two production shows were pretty good.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Hit and miss - some were great, others not so much. On prior cruises it seemed all staff were great; friendly, professional enthusiastic. Service not nearly as consistent on this cruise.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Mini suite - finishes and design are a bit dated; especially for such a new ship. But bed was very comfortable and cabin was in good condition.

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

4 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

4 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

4 out of 5

Victoria, British Columbia

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

7 Comments

Muffykins123 1 year ago

Thank you for the review. I experienced exactly the same on the Diamond Princess last January. I am still going on the Discovery Princess in October. I am hoping my new healthy eating will be enjoyable.

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Ladyjunecliff 1 year ago

Thanks for your review. We enjoyed the Discovery so much we are cruising on her again soon. Sorry your experience wasn’t as enjoyable. Hoping your next cruise is much better to your liking.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Appreciate the review

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your Alaska. Sorry you didn’t enjoy Princess but happy you know what cruise lines you like and will return to those.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Did you do any excursions? Alaska is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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1960cruiser 1 year ago

I was on Discovery Princess a few weeks ago and had a great time, with great tasting food, cruising on a beautiful ship. Everyone has their own perspective on good and bad I suppose, and that's why I take all negative reviews with a grain of salt, especially if I've been on the same ship.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Oops sorry, my friend was on your cruise, Said food was good?

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